"Two-time World Boxing Association heavyweight champion John "The Quietman" Ruiz, his advisor/attorney Tony Cardinale and head trainer Manny Siaca, Sr., have issued a statement claiming that they plan to petition the WBA to rule Ruiz' loss to Nikolai Valuev a no-contest and strip Valuev of the WBA title. Accoring to Team Ruiz, throughout the fight Valuev's cornermen received judges' scoring results as the rounds went on. Other allegations include 1) Judge Takeshi Shimakawa improperly kept a running score during the fight, which is prohibited by the WBA, 2) Ruiz was not credited with a knockdown in the second round (which was ruled a slip), 3) Judge Antonio Requena scored two rounds even, despite WBA instructions that there should be no even rounds scored in championship bouts. Team Ruiz is also demanding a full videotape of Valuev-Ruiz II to further review for evidence of alleged corrupt practices. "The WBA needs to resolve this matter as quickly as possible," Ruiz said. "Non-officials are not allowed to handle or read scorecards during the fight. Valuev should be stripped and a rematch ordered."

As of 2/28/05: 101 pounds since December 7, 2004OFFICIAL THREE-MONTH COUNT: 112 pounds on March 9, 2005OFFICIAL SIX-MONTH COUNT: 142 pounds on June 8, 2005OFFICIAL ONE YEAR COUNT: 187 pounds on December 7, 2005As of 2/27/06: 202 pounds "I've lost a heavyweight"As of 7/31/06: 224 poundsAs of 10/31/07: Still 217 down!As of 5/18/08: Still 217 down!Now announcing for the NBWA and GAW television!www.IlliniHQ.com home of DWS Sportsnight PODCASTS, the E-Files and downstate radio home of thecubsfan!

Is there a less-liked athlete in all the world of sports than John Ruiz?

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Originally posted by Big BadIs there a less-liked athlete in all the world of sports than John Ruiz?

I know next to nothing about boxing, but it sounds like these are legitimate gripes. If the rule says judges have to act one way, and then the judges act a different way, is that not a legitimate complaint?

As of 2/28/05: 101 pounds since December 7, 2004OFFICIAL THREE-MONTH COUNT: 112 pounds on March 9, 2005OFFICIAL SIX-MONTH COUNT: 142 pounds on June 8, 2005OFFICIAL ONE YEAR COUNT: 187 pounds on December 7, 2005As of 2/27/06: 202 pounds "I've lost a heavyweight"As of 7/31/06: 224 poundsAs of 10/31/07: Still 217 down!As of 5/18/08: Still 217 down!Now announcing for the NBWA and GAW television!www.IlliniHQ.com home of DWS Sportsnight PODCASTS, the E-Files and downstate radio home of thecubsfan!

Originally posted by Big BadIs there a less-liked athlete in all the world of sports than John Ruiz?

I know next to nothing about boxing, but it sounds like these are legitimate gripes. If the rule says judges have to act one way, and then the judges act a different way, is that not a legitimate complaint?

According to Dan Rafael on ESPN.com, the decision in their first fight was so bad that when it was announced in Valuev's favor his adopted hometown crowd actually BOOED the decision. Ruiz protested that decision, too, and the WBA did nothing, then.

Not a good week for judging, with those two atrociously judged fights on Saturday.

Holy fuck shit motherfucker shit. Read comics. Fuck shit shit fuck shit I sold out when I did my job. Fuck fuck fuck shit fuck. Sorry had to do it....

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Originally posted by JayJayDeanNot a good week for judging, with those two atrociously judged fights on Saturday.

Newest update on Boxingnews.com:

"For the international media, the outcome of the fight was clear. The Daily Telegraph wrote: “On closer examination of the 12 rounds, Valuev will clearly be seen to have dominated Ruiz with his jab, and 84 inch reach, allied with having the greater skills he showed when he outpointed former titleholder Sergei Liakhovich, from Belarus, winning every round in a February 2008 title eliminator at the Nuremberg Arena.” Bild, Germany´s biggest-selling tabloid, reported: “Gigantic win for Russian Giant. All in all it was a sovereign victory.”"

As of 2/28/05: 101 pounds since December 7, 2004OFFICIAL THREE-MONTH COUNT: 112 pounds on March 9, 2005OFFICIAL SIX-MONTH COUNT: 142 pounds on June 8, 2005OFFICIAL ONE YEAR COUNT: 187 pounds on December 7, 2005As of 2/27/06: 202 pounds "I've lost a heavyweight"As of 7/31/06: 224 poundsAs of 10/31/07: Still 217 down!As of 5/18/08: Still 217 down!Now announcing for the NBWA and GAW television!www.IlliniHQ.com home of DWS Sportsnight PODCASTS, the E-Files and downstate radio home of thecubsfan!

Originally posted by JayJayDeanNot a good week for judging, with those two atrociously judged fights on Saturday.

Newest update on Boxingnews.com:

"For the international media, the outcome of the fight was clear. The Daily Telegraph wrote: “On closer examination of the 12 rounds, Valuev will clearly be seen to have dominated Ruiz with his jab, and 84 inch reach, allied with having the greater skills he showed when he outpointed former titleholder Sergei Liakhovich, from Belarus, winning every round in a February 2008 title eliminator at the Nuremberg Arena.” Bild, Germany´s biggest-selling tabloid, reported: “Gigantic win for Russian Giant. All in all it was a sovereign victory.”"

I was referring to the two HBO fights.

Holy fuck shit motherfucker shit. Read comics. Fuck shit shit fuck shit I sold out when I did my job. Fuck fuck fuck shit fuck. Sorry had to do it....

*snip*

Revenge of the Sith = one thumb up from me. Fuck shit. I want to tittie fuck your ass. -- The Guinness. to Cerebus